Van Helsing

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Preview: Superscape and Lavastorm drive a stake into your cell.

By IGN Staff

Developer Lavastorm is busying itself with the final touches on two mobile games based on epic summer flicks, Van Helsing and King Arthur. Van Helsing, published by Superscape, is a 2-D side-scrolling actioner based on characters and locations from the movie.

Across six levels, Van Helsing must battle against enemies from the flick, such as pygmy bats and Dracula's Brides, eventually working his way to a showdown with Drac himself. Drac must be defeated by midnight, or else the world shall fall to his darkness. Locations include the Transylvanian countryside, Dracula's lab, and a wild stagecoach ride.

Van Helsing speaks softly and carries multiple big sticks: Rapid-fire crossbow, pistols that fire silver-nitrate bullets, and knives. You'll need all of these tools, as your enemies are no pushover. The brides will swoop down from above while rats and bats swarm around you.

If you happen to have a Sanyo 8100, LG 600 or 4400, or Samsung A530, you can unlock Helter Skelter Mode -- a feverish seven-minute fight against all of the game's enemies and bosses.

We have a collection of Van Helsing screen, straight from the handset game. The game will roll out soon, as the movie comes out this weekend. But be sure to look for Van Helsing on a small (very small) screen near you.